What term describes the right to obtain evidence relevant to the case?

• A. Impeachment evidence
• B. Jencks Act
• C. Discovery
• D. eDiscovery

Answer: (C)

Discovery is the process by which parties obtain evidence that’s relevant to the case in order to prepare for trial. It’s the umbrella term for exchanging information through tools like written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, depositions, and admissions. The goal is to prevent surprises and ensure both sides have the materials they need to present their claims and defenses.

Impeachment evidence refers to material used to attack a witness’s credibility, not the overall process of obtaining evidence. The Jencks Act is a specific rule about producing prior statements of government witnesses after they testify, which is a particular aspect within discovery. eDiscovery is the subset dealing with electronically stored information.